Death, Sex & Money: I Was In Debt. Then My Sister Offered Me $16,000.
b"In 2021, we talked to a listener that we\\u2019re calling Tessa, who found themselves in $19,000 worth of credit card debt. When Tessa\\u2019s sister offered to pay a huge chunk of the debt, new problems arose. First, the offer didn\\u2019t bring instant peace-of-mind. Second, it wasn\\u2019t clear if paying off the debt right away was even the best solution. This week, we revisit the conversation with Tessa and her sister and reflect on what they learned about debt, family, and mental health.\\xa0\\nIf you're struggling with consumer debt, check out these resources.\\nDeath, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus.\\nAnd if you\\u2019re new to the show, welcome. We\\u2019re so glad you\\u2019re here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna\\u2019s newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"